To Salt or Not to Salt? Is That a Question in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Diuretics in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Concomitant Hypertension

“…We read with great interest the original article from Giatti et al [1] exploring the relationship between dietary sodium intake and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [1]. These findings suggest that the role of dietary sodium in the pathogenesis of OSA cannot be generalized but rather, is limited to hypertensive patients [2]. We agree with the authors about the fact that fluid redistribution from the legs to the neck during sleep (i.e.…”

“…We read with great interest the original article from Giatti and colleagues ( 1 ) exploring the relationship between dietary sodium intake and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ( 1 ). These findings suggest that the role of dietary sodium in the pathogenesis of OSA cannot be generalized but rather is limited to hypertensive patients ( 2 ). We agree with the authors about the fact that fluid redistribution from the legs to the neck during sleep (i.e., fluid shift) contributes to the severity of OSA in the restricted population of patients with hypertension and may constitute a specific endotype and a potential therapeutic target.…”